Last year, the Director of the Nevada State Museum, Dr. Josh Bonde, his wife Becky Hall, Director of the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, and their two daughters Nola Belle and Kiera were involved in a tragic car accident. All were seriously injured in the accident and Nola Belle lost her life.

Nola was a fourth grader at Bordewich Bray Elementary and brought kindness and joy to everyone around her. Nola was passionate about animals, art, music, and creating friendships.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday afternoon to a vehicle crash in the intersection of Robinson and Stewart streets.

High school level lacrosse opportunities are now available to all Carson City area boys ages 14 to17 through the Carson Lax Club.

A pair of storms will bring gusty winds, much colder temperatures and even light snow down to the valley floors including the Carson City area in the midweek with a fall chill expected to follow into the Nevada Day holiday weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

What is identified as “The Orthodox Church” today is the original Christian Church established by Jesus Christ, handed down to His Apostles, and described in the pages of the New Testament. It was one Church until a split separated Orthodox East from Latin West in the eleventh century but the Orthodox Faith and practice has continued unaltered for two thousand years.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is partnering with Ducks Unlimited and UNR students to install wood duck boxes along the Carson River corridor.

Racing to its 35th year, Tahoe Mountain Milers invites all to participate in the Nevada Day Classic 8K run and 2-mile walk Saturday through the tree lined streets of downtown and historic west side of Carson City.

The areas second regional K9 event was held this last Saturday at Fuji Park in Carson City and brought in 37 law enforcement K9 teams from 12 different agencies throughout Northern Nevada and California.

Hello fellow anglers. Renee and I took a few more trips around the Sierra over the last couple weeks, and yes there was fishing involved. We first camped for 5 days on the East Fork of the Carson River. It was brisk in the morning, but very toasty in the afternoon.

A 35-year-old man was arrested Saturday for multiple counts of alleged vehicle burglary, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Now in its 34th year of conducting classes to prepare future leaders to make a difference in Carson City, the 2024 Class of the Carson City Chamber Leadership Institute will join the list of 545 students graduated from the Chamber legacy program since 1989, many of whom have gone on to assume leadership roles in government or in their various businesses.

Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation reaching millions of Americans every year during the fall. By wearing red ribbons and participating in themed events, people pledge to live sober and healthier lives. The 2023 theme is "Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free."

This is my last article for 2023, but I’ll be back early next year. I thought I would look back on all the gardening experiences I had this year. The year started less than auspiciously. We were without power, water or heat for five days. That was followed by flooding, which provided our annual rainfall in one week.

A crash this weekend in Douglas County on US-395 and Stephanie Way involving a Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Trooper has his fellow officers calling him a hero after attempting to stop a wrong way driver.

A fun and exciting day for learning and getting to know our local K9 heroes at Saturday's K9 Challenge, held at Fuji Park in Carson City.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 23-29, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Don't miss your chance to hear the fascinating and sometimes scandalous story of the rarely mentioned 4th partner of the "Bonanza Firm" Mackay, Fair, Flood and O'Brien.

The Rotary Club of Carson City awarded this year’s Carson City School District’s Professional Development Center Grant to the “Literacy and Love of Reading through Social Studies” project.

The proposal was submitted by the District’s Curriculum & Assessment Coordinator Brittany Witter. Club members surprised Witter with the award at the school district offices this week.

UPDATE: Full results of the the K9 Unit Challenge are forthcoming. We know that Carson City Sheriff's Office K9 Unit took the "Top Agency" award and Lyon County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit took the "Top Dog" category. We will update with more photos of the event taken by Carson Now readers.
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On Saturday, local law enforcement agencies gathered at Fuji Park for a K9 showcase as part of the 2023 K9 Unit Challenge.

Apprehension and Agility events were on full display at Fuji’s main arena, where bleachers were provided for public viewing (and cheering).

If you regret not enrolling in Western Nevada College classes at the start of the Fall 2023 semester, there still is time to take the classes you desire and receive full credit.

More than 20 late-start classes begin on Monday, Oct. 23, providing students with the flexibility to work toward their higher education goals this semester.

This week the senior in the spotlight is Madeline Silsby. Maddie, as she’s known by, is an exceptional young woman, dedicated to her studies, her school, and her community. Just by looking at Maddie’s transcript, you can see how strong a student she is.

The Carson Valley Arts Council is pleased to present an evening with The Bow Ties. The band will perform at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden, at 7 p.m. Friday, November 10, 2023.

Polka Dot Powerhouse celebrates the month of November with gratitude.
Come join the areas most dynamic women's group for business and personal connection,
collaboration, celebration and more!
Our special speaker will definitely leave you feeling more thankful.

Thursday Nov. 16th at Juan's Cantina Downtown Carson. 11:30 to 1:30

Call or email Monica with questions or to register
775 315 1020
ccpolkadots@gmail.com
or visit our website to register polkadotpowerhouse.com

On Sunday, October 29, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City, NV will host a Halloween Fun Shoot from 9:00am to 5:30pm.